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SOC 211 - Racial and Ethnic Minorities


Credits: 3
3 Lecture Hours

Description
This course will investigate the construction of the social categories of race and ethnicity. Discussion will revolve around the history, process and effects of these constructions. A major focus will be on interracial and interethnic relations in the United States.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the course, the student will:

  1. Define basic terminology such as competition, conflict segregation stratification and assimilation accommodation.
  2. Compare and contrast first contact in North America and the subsequent reactions between natives and foreigners.
  3. Apply the concepts of diversity and multiculturalism to daily life and critical thinking/problem solving.
  4. Appraise the future of ethnicity in the United States.
  5. Contrast characteristics of specific groups such as Native American Indians, African Americans and Latinos.
  6. Discuss experiences of being a member of a minority
  7. Discuss human rights issues from a national and global perspective.
Listed Topics
  1. Terminology – race, ethnicity, equity, equality
  2. History of the United States related to categories of minority groups
  3. Stratification, Race and Ethnicity
  4. Racial and Ethnic Identity (discrimination/diversity)
  5. Economics, Politics and Racial and Ethnic Groups
  6. Anglo American and its history
  7. Latinos/Hispanics
  8. African Americans
  9. Native Americans
  10. Experiences of being different
  11. Public policy and change
  12. Future of the United States and multiculturalism and pluralism
Reference Materials
Textbook, audio visual aids, internet exploration, articles, handouts and guest speakers.
Approved By: Johnson, Alex Date Approved: 5/18/2009
Last Reviewed: 1/26/2023


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